It glides romantically along on the surface while political turmoil boils away underneath. Its plea for tolerance isn’t subtle, but it’s a story that deserves to be told.
The result is absorbing mainstream cinema, a great story told with craft and flair.
So bland and simplistic you’re likely to forget it even as you watch it.
A United Kingdom burns with a righteous anger that you can’t help but share, especially as the British government went to outrageous lengths to keep Seretse and Ruth apart.
This true-life romance between an English office clerk and the future king of Botswana is a beautifully shot, crowd-pleasing gem.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Tuesday December 27, 2016, until Thursday January 5, 2017. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
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